Winter 2016 Recreation Reporter

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Martial Arts Beginner Kung Fu (5 - 14 years) Learn valuable life skills through self defense techniques. This group learns simple movements and Chinese boxing drills to in- crease co-ordination, timing, and self-awareness. Please note: there is an additional $55 fee for new students for a uniform - in- cludes shirt, sash and pants. Instructor: Corny Martens #39926 3:15 - 3:55 pm (5 - 9 years) #39928 4:00 - 5:00 pm (10-14 years) Lewis MP Hall $155/22 Experience the Japanese ancient art of the Ninjam through the practice of self defense, invisibil- ity, awareness, and more. Learn how it leads to health, confidence and knowledge of one’s place in the environment through games, stories, and the teaching of tradi- tional skills. No class February 8. Instructor: Frank Doss #39969 Mondays (5 - 8 years) January 11 - March 7 4:00 - 5:00 pm #39970 Wednesdays (7 - 14 years) January 13 - March 2 4:00 - 5:00 pm Lewis Salish Building $60/8 Tuesdays & Thursdays January 5 - March 17 Ninjutsu (5 - 14 years)

Level 4 + Intermediate Kung Fu (7 - 14 years) Students in this class begin to explore the ‘Cham Kui’ or bridg- ing form as well as working on ‘Chi Sao’ or sensitivity training. At this level, the practitioner will be learning how to stay centered in various disadvantaged fighting scenarios. Further training with staff, Dragon pole, and Chinese bladed weapons will continue. No class February 8. Instructor: Corny Martens #39923 Mondays & Wednesdays January 4 - March 16

Level 2 & 3 Advanced Beginner Kung Fu (5 - 9 years) Building on the foundation of ba- sic skills, explore more advanced techniques. Students also build on having a golden sash attitude or what attributes are needed in becoming a Kung Fu Master. This class begins to learn basic staff techniques and forms from Traditional Wing Chun. No class February 8. Instructor: Corny Martens #39922 Mondays & Wednesdays January 4 - March 16 Karate is a fun and focused way for fitness, flexibility and per- sonal development. Learn self defense, improve concentration, confidence, self-discipline and sportmanship with blocks, kicks, punches and evasive moves! Courtenay Karate teaches tra- ditional Shito-Ryu Karate with NCCP certified instruction sanc- tioned by Karate Canada and Karate BC ensuring the hightest quality of expertise and safety. No class February 8. Instructor: Todd Robertson #39894 Mondays & Thursdays January 4 - March 17 3:15 - 4:10 pm Lewis MP Hall $165/21 Junior Karate (9 - 14 years)

4:15 - 5:25 pm Lewis MP Hall $165/21

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Children

Celebrate Family Day with us! See page 37 for details.

6:00 - 7:20 pm Lewis MP Hall $129/21

More Martial Arts on page 42

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Registration starts Wednesday November 18 see page 82